Christmas is a time that makes me think of gingerbread, festive decorations, holiday parties and family memories that warm the soul. It is an occasion bursting with merriment and cheer…and if it is in New Smyrna Beach, it is even more delightful!

New Smyrna Beach kicks off the Christmas season right after Thanksgiving with its Spark the Spirit Tree Lighting Ceremony on historic downtown Canal Street. Enjoy live Christmas music and quality time with Santa. Then, shop, take part in holiday revelry and relish your extra shopping time as festively decorated stores and restaurants extend their hours to ensure a joyous season.

Then, shop some more (yay!) at the Coastal Christmas Market the very next day. There will be gifts and holiday décor handcrafted by talented, local artisans along with scrumptious holiday baked goods to sample. Later this merry month, gather your BFFs for an epic Girls’ Night Out – yet another shopping event with some wining and dining to boot.

Plus, put on your party pants because there will be an epic Christmas party at the New Smyrna Museum of History. You need only to bring your favorite holiday side dish to enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner with traditional Christmas music. Then, don’t miss the costume contest, toy drive and pot luck dinner at Peanuts’ Nuthouse Christmas Party.

If live performances are more your thing, take in “A Christmas Carol” with David McElroy December 8th or a Christmas Music Night December 14th at the Hub on Canal.

And the piece de resistance is New Smyrna Beach’s Christmas parades by land and sea, offering spectacular sights to behold and fun for the entire family.

SE Pool and Spa is dedicated to meeting the pool products and service needs of New Smyrna Beach at Christmastime and throughout the year!